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permit vs toleration

toleration vs permit

permit and toleration both are nouns.

permit is a verb but toleration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
toleration Yes No No No
As nouns, toleration is a hyponym of permit; that is, toleration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than permit:
  • permit: the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  • toleration: official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
Other hyponyms of permit include clearance, conge, congee, allowance, dispensation.
permit (noun) toleration (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
a legal document giving official permission to do something
permit (verb) toleration (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between permit and toleration

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